G.A.S. Exhaustion

[Count Bassie]

I really miss being able to walk into a local brick and mortar, play through and put finger prints on everything that was upper-level and bass related they had on their floor.

Right?

 

[BassicJazzy]

My GAS was instantly terminated the day I started learning as an older player, the Cello. My first instrument was chkd and tweaked by my tutors luthier so it was perfectly playable ..yet still I could barely hold the thing let alone play it. All thghts of spending more money evaporated in a second to be replaced by darn hard work, and even now four years later buying a 'better instrument' would be pointless and would make no difference at all to the way I sound.

Well, a bass is a bass and a cello is a cello. At nearly 72 I'm not about to change horses this far across the stream, fretless is enough of a challenge. Fyi, there is a very good movie, forget the name, about a high school Metal band, primarily a guitarist. Spoiler alert - - guitarist steals daddy's credit card to fund the band, gets a newbie drummer phenom to come along. Late in the game toward "Battle of the Bands" they convince the drummer's cello-playing girlfriend to play the bass parts. She shows up at end with electric cello. Actually a good movie, most of the similar themed ones totally suck.

 

[Pontiac Thrasher]

I am in a

My GAS was instantly terminated the day I started learning as an older player, the Cello. My first instrument was chkd and tweaked by my tutors luthier so it was perfectly playable ..yet still I could barely hold the thing let alone play it. All thghts of spending more money evaporated in a second to be replaced by darn hard work, and even now four years later buying a 'better instrument' would be pointless and would make no difference at all to the way I sound.

I have recently put myself in a similar situation having picked up vintage almost unused custom ordered Derby pedal steel guitar. I will never talent-wise even nearly rise to the quality level of the instrument.

: )

 

[tb-player]

I don't know why you don't just spec out your ideal Lull P4 (or P5) and be done with it.

Spencer and I have talked about it. The timing was never right. Maybe someday…

What we talked about was something like this…

 

[Swamp_Ronin]

I have some cool basses- fender, mm, Warwick. But it’s the notes that matter. It’s the creativity.

 

[BassicJazzy]

I have some cool basses- fender, mm, Warwick. But it’s the notes that matter. It’s the creativity.

I bought most of my basses from GC or SW, and they apparently cheated me, because notes weren't included!

 

[The Sandman]

I bought most of my basses from GC or SW, and they apparently cheated me, because notes weren't included!

Basses are like instant meals… just add water!

 

[Count Bassie]

So I'm *still* looking at all Insane SR3000E end of the week. I *might* buy it, it's kind of a steal, you might say. The guy knows what he's got though, and it's all in good faith.
I figured out my Sterling isn't as heavy as I thought, I need a new digital scale. I'm just out of shape, so I'm getting back on my fit wagon, lol...
But those SRs are almost funny they're so easy to play... And light. I think that's... Okay.
I am not GASsed about this. It's kind of an issue of doing what's good, for mechanical health and playing in general. Trying to take care of that. I don't honestly want anything else, I've got amps and instruments, and can play with no considerable obstacles at this point.
Anyway, this has been a good thread.

 

[smeet]

I have many nice basses that I rarely play - Sadowsky, Lull, Nordstrand, Zon, Pedulla, Marleaux, …. These days I’m just playing my REDACTED bass.

I recently came up with a plan to fix the oversupply. I ordered a custom REDACTED bass with all the features I want, and while it’s being built I have some time to sell all the unplayed ones to raise the money to pay for my (hopefully) last bass purchase.

In the meanwhile I am practicing like a madman in the hopes that I will feel worthy of the custom REDACTED when it is complete.

 

[crazycloud]

I figured out my Sterling isn't as heavy as I thought, I need a new digital scale. I'm just out of shape, so I'm getting back on my fit wagon, lol...

I lost 110lbs a while back through good diet and exercise and suddenly stuff doesn't feel as heavy any more. I'm not a big guy to start with so the change was huge. All my joint inflammation went with it too making everything, including playing, easier.

 

[dave64o]

Practice more, shop less

I once saw someone on Talkbass post the wisest thing I've read here: "Less eBay, more Mel Bay".

 

[Count Bassie]

I lost 110lbs a while back through good diet and exercise and suddenly stuff doesn't feel as heavy any more. I'm not a big guy to start with so the change was huge. All my joint inflammation went with it too making everything, including playing, easier.

Health is big, that's for sure. Good job making that happen! After I do my workout I feel good, even if I was depressed when I started. My challenge is keeping it going. But I'm back on it, and it's more important now.
That's a good story.

 

[crazycloud]

Health is big, that's for sure. Good job making that happen! After I do my workout I feel good, even if I was depressed when I started. My challenge is keeping it going. But I'm back on it, and it's more important now.
That's a good story.

Keep at it.

 

[tb-player]

I’m amending my answer on this one. I’ve been really satisfied with a couple of Fenders for the last few months. But I happened to find a gorgeous MTD that was sort of an impulse buy (close to the register… ). In the next couple of weeks, I have a custom Elrick being delivered. And this week, I put a down payment on a custom F Bass build (because I’ll still want new basses 2+ years from now). So yeah… in just a couple of weeks, I went from doing the least to doing the most.

I am of the opinion that as long as it’s within your budget and you don’t mistake gear acquisition for progress on your instrument, just have fun. Embrace the GAS. It’s a valid part of the joy of being a musician. And new basses are awesome.

 

[Major Seven]

Sure, you can try logic and reason… but they only get you so far when there are so many irresistible basses out there…

"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting. It is not logical, but is often true."
Mr Spock

 

[Major Seven]

May God help us all!
Acquisition is a drug
Going fishing helps

I go to GC, try all the basses then realize the ones I already have are better anyway.

 

[Major Seven]

Sure, but have you heard the new Sashimi Declustifier? The recrystallized dilithium provides for uniquely granular tones.

Jeez. Everyone is always looking for dilithium crystals. The question is, does it sound organic?

 

[Major Seven]

If it wasn’t for the internet, most people would never get GAS.

I remember the days when the only way to get infected was to subscribe to Vintage Guitar magazine and read all the dealer ads.

Hemmings Motor News

 

[Major Seven]

My GAS can get pretty bad, but at least I still get my playing in. True depression is when you let GAS substitute for playing. If I get to that point, may as well just sell all the gear and take up woodworking.

I just started doing the woodworking on the bases.

 

[The Sandman]

"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting. It is not logical, but is often true."
Mr Spock

I go to GC, try all the basses then realize the ones I already have are better anyway.

Jeez. Everyone is always looking for dilithium crystals. The question is, does it sound organic?

Hemmings Motor News

I just started doing the woodworking on the bases.

The bassist dost protest too much, methinks…